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philosopher at Windsor. He has a superb 
cabinet of shells and extraneous fossils.” 
“ SENEBIER, the historian of Geneva, is distin- 
guished for his experiments relating to the 
physiology of vegetables.” 
Bonnet.—‘ The most illustrious philosopher of 
Geneva is Mr. Bonnet. Though almost deprived 
of sight and hearing, he conversed long and 
most instructively on our favourite subjects, 
affording a fresh proof of the truth of what 
I observed in speaking of Father Jacquier.” 
De SaussureE.—*I had an interview only of a few 
minutes with Mr. de Saussure, who had just 
then descended from the summit of Mont 
Blanc.” 
ZIMMERMAN.—“ I fortunately met at Geneva Pro- 
fessor Zimmerman, the celebrated zoologist.” 
Basle. 
“ LacHENAL was a great friend of Haller. His bo- 
tanical library is one of the best I ever saw.” 
Socin.— Professor of Natural Philosophy, a very 
ingenious well-informed man.” 
BerNOvILLI.—“ An excellent chymist and minera- 
logist.” 
Berne. 
Ha wer, Jun.—“ He resembled his father in fond- 
ness for botany, versatility and even strength 
of genius; but not altogether in application.” 
WyttrensacH.—“‘A most estimable character, who 
has cultivated natural history, especially mi- 
neralogy, with great success.” 
